Back, With a New Look!

I thought it was time for a little refresh of the blog, I hope it looks a bit cleaner and simpler now.

The looming unemployment crisis of the real world has been delayed - a contract extension of a few more months - so I can relax a little with the job hunting and finally have some more time to devote to baking, hunting for bargains, and watching some old movies!



I picked up these three films for just 99p each at the local B&M Bargains (think this might be a South Wales store only?) - a good find! That's also a 99p pot of Bonne Maman Raspberry Jelly you can see at the top of the picture... I watched Lady of Burlesque (with Barbara Stanwyck, who apparently my Grandmother looked like) and My Man Godfrey (Carole Lombard) already, but have yet to see Mr Imperium (Lana Turner). I'll post some film reviews soon.

New Wardrobe Addition!

I'm just dippy about dresses!

Lost in a '50s Reverie

The Bad Blogger

Forgive me readers, for I have sinned. It's been 8 days since my last confession, I mean post!

The real world has me flat out - my two paid jobs and one voluntary one have been keeping me incredibly busy, and as the main day job is ending soon, I'm also job hunting (lengthy job applications, urgh!). There has also been a new housemate, much painting-decorating with coming-and-going of tradesmen, a car windscreen to be replaced, trips to see long-lost friends, conferences and I've also been stepping up the personal fitness.

So, here's what upcoming blog posts I have stored up:
- More dress alterations and sewing projects
- Bernie Dexter jeans review
- My vintage hat collection
- Vintage inspired on the high street
- Lots more Poirot!

Normal service shall be resumed soon...

Miss P xx

Dress Lust of the Week

Laura Ashley 'archive print cotton sundress', £85 down from £125

Also available with a pink rose print with pink ribbon trim, or a bluebell print with blue trim.

Adorable!

Make do & Mend Project 3 and a Blog Award!

Another simple one - so simple, there's no before photo! A charity shop dress that was too big around the waist (have been wearing it with snug little cardigans over the top or a belt, to pull the waist in). A quick whizz through the sewing machine and it fits properly.

Hurrah!

Also, a Liebster blog award from Nabby, have you seen her incredible sewing creations? I'm blow away!